Last updated on September 4, 2026

Average rent in
Canton, GA

Key takeaways for renters

  • Where Canton rent stands today

    Canton, GA rent rose 6.0% year over year to a current median of $2,010/month. Renters are paying $80 more per month on average than last year, with a month-over-month decline of 4.2%.

  • Canton rents run 5.2% more expensive than the $1,910/month national median. The city has a total of 86 rentals available.

  • Price ranges

    Studios in Canton rent for $1,424/month, 1-bedrooms for $1,456/month, and 2-bedrooms for $1,692/month, while 3-bedrooms reach $2,098/month and 4+ bedrooms $2,465/month. This range covers the main bedroom tiers available to renters.

  • Neighborhood spotlight

    Great Sky rents fell 44.4% year over year to $2,120/month across 16 rentals, contrasting with the citywide 6.0% rise. New Town saw a 23.5% increase to $1,482/month, showing divergent neighborhood trends in Canton.

Median rent

Median rent in Canton

$2,010/mo

increased by6%

vs previous year

The average rent in Canton is $2,010 per month as of August 2026. This is 5% above the national average rent, or $100 more per month.

$1.21

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Canton

86

for rent on Zumper.com as of August 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Canton rentals at each price point

75%56%38%19%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Canton, GA

Average rent prices in Canton have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Canton, GA

Rent prices in Canton vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Canton is $1,549, whereas a house costs $2,199. 1-bedroom apartments in Canton run $1,456 on average, while 2-bedroom apartments are $1,700.

Listings

Studio

$1,424

18%

5%

1 bedroom

$1,456

4%

1%

2 bedroom

$1,692

2%

4%

3 bedroom

$2,098

No Change

2%

4 bedroom

$2,465

3%

3%

Studio

Average rent

$1,424

Last 30 days

18%

Last year

5%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,456

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

1%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,692

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

4%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,098

Last 30 days

No Change

Last year

2%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$2,465

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

3%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Canton, GA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Canton, GA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Canton and Acworth by all bedroom counts and property types.

Canton

Median rent price$2,010
increased by5%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,195
increased by15%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Canton, GA is 8% lower than the median rent in Acworth, GA.

Discover rentals in Canton, GA

360 Lee Trl #231 - Photo 1 of 1

4h ago

Ridge Pine apartment for rent in Canton

2 beds

2.5 baths

$1,295

Apartment for rent

Available Sep 3

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5d+ ago

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3 beds

2 baths

$1,870

$1,675

Price drop

House for rent

Available Sep 11

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5d+ ago

Riverstone townhouse for rent in Canton

3 beds

2.5 baths

$1,795

House for rent

Available Sep 3

243 Riverstone Commons Cir - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Riverstone townhouse for rent in Canton

3 beds

2 baths

$1,795

House for rent

Available Aug 14

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Frequently asked questions for Canton, GA

Quick answers to common questions about the Canton rental market.

How much is rent in Canton?

The average rent in Canton is $2,010 per month as of August 29, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Canton?

Average rent prices in Canton have decreased by 4% over the last month and have increased by 6% since last year.

How does Canton rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Canton is 5% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $100 more per month.

Which neighborhoods are most affordable in Canton?

The most affordable neighborhoods in Canton are New Town ($1,482/mo), Etowah Shoals ($1,575/mo), and Mountain Vista Overlook ($1,623/mo).

What salary do I need to afford rent in Canton?

To comfortably afford rent in Canton, you'd need to earn approximately $80,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Canton?

January offers the best rental deals in Canton, with prices running about 6% lower than March, which sees the highest rents. November and December also experience less demand, making them good months for apartment hunting.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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